LODcast

This episode is an update on what's happening in the generative AI space for in-house lawyers around the world. Joined by Josh Kubicki and Jonny Badrock, we dive into the pragmatic uses of AI, the biggest developments over the past six months and the second order risks arising from generative AI.

In this episode we’re diving into the world of microstress, guided by the co-author of a newly released book on this topic, Karen Dillon. In this really fascinating chat, we explore her research and findings into microstress and discuss how in-house counsel and lawyers more broadly can navigate these stresses.

In this episode, we explore how in-house legal leaders can show the value of their legal department. To dive a bit deeper into the topic, we speak to Sterling Miller, a luminary in the in-house world and recent author of a book on this very topic. In our wide-ranging conversation, Sterling warns against the over-reliance on metrics, the superpower of storytelling, the importance of having a plan to improve and remembering them mission of the legal team.

In this episode, we dive into the topic of leading through times of uncertain and difficult times, an evergreen but particularly salient issue right now for many in-house teams and their leaders. To explore this topic, I was thrilled to be joined by in-house legend Sterling Miller.

This episode dives into the topic of leading and managing change for in-house counsel. To explore this topic, I was delighted to be joined by Simon Wilkes. Simon is the General Counsel at Astro, Malaysia’s leading content and entertainment company.

This episode focuses on AI and more specifically, generative AI. Many people will have recently seen the trending discussions and thought pieces on #ChatGPT.

To find out what it all means for legal professionals, we speak with Jonny Badrock, Senior Director for Data Services at SYKE.

We explore the immediate applications of generative AI for legal teams, consider its current limitations and then cast our eyes forward to discuss what it might mean in the medium and long term.

This episode is focused on the topic of well-being for legal professionals. As of publication, it's 10 October 2022 - World Mental Health Day. To explore this topic, I spoke with a leading wellness advocate, author, former lawyer and current editor of Lawyers Weekly, Jerome Doraisamy.

How can in-house lawyers communicate effectively with the business? To explore this topic, I spoke with Marnie Troeth, an experienced General Counsel and in-house legal leader. Marnie has particular expertise in managing complex stakeholder relationships. In this episode, we dive into the difference in communication styles between lawyers and business colleagues and also contains highly practical tips for both in-house leaders and junior lawyers.

This episode is all about legal project management and the more macro discipline of portfolio management. To get under the skin of these buzzwords, we speak with Therese Linton and James Kenney. We disentangle and distil the concepts of legal project management, portfolio management and process improvement.

This episode is focused on diversity and inclusion in the legal workplace. In line with this year's theme of #breakthebias for International Women's Day, we speak with Niti Nadarajah about gender equity in the legal profession.